A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy died after he was shot during an altercation while responding to a traffic crash on Friday afternoon, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said.
Deputy Devin Jaramillo, 27, was shot shortly before 4 p.m. in the area of the 12200 block of Southwest 128th Street.
Cordero said Jaramillo, who worked in the Kendall District, had responded to a traffic crash before he was “brutally attacked and he was murdered.”
Bystanders called 911, deputies responded and gave him first aid before he was rushed to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, the sheriff said.
“Today is not okay, what happened today in Miami-Dade County and to our deputy was not okay, and today will never be okay,” Cordero-Stutz said. “I ask our community to pray for the family of our fallen deputy, to pray for all of us because we are a family and we are hurting.”
No other details about the suspect were released.
Jaramillo had previously worked for the Coral Gables Police Department and his father is a retired Miami-Dade Police detective.
“He’s not only a deputy, he’s a son, he’s a brother, and he is a friend,” an emotional Cordero-Stutz said. “What happened to our deputy is not okay. He gave the ultimate sacrifice, his life, defending us, defending you. And we need to understand as a society and as a community that that is just unacceptable.”
Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed a large law enforcement presence at the scene along with fire rescue crews and armored SWAT vehicles.
A portion of a parking lot was closed off by police tape and a parked car appeared to be covered by a yellow tarp.
A source said the suspect was dead inside that car, though officials haven’t confirmed that information. An investigation was underway to determine how he died.
Footage also showed Coral Gables Police, Florida Highway Patrol troopers and FBI agents at the scene.
It was later learned that the sheriff’s office was investigating whether the deputy was shot with his own gun during the altercation.
A large amount of officers had gathered at HCA-Florida Kendall Hospital, where Jaramillo was taken. By nighttime, even more officers had gathered for a procession to honor the fallen officer.
Video posted by Only in Dade showed law enforcement responding to the scene earlier, some in defensive positions with weapons drawn.
Authorities had the area around the scene blocked off and a number of nearby roadways were closed.
Southwest 120th Street and the Florida’s Turnpike were closed, while Southwest 122nd Avenue was shut down from Southwest 120th Street to Southwest 128th Street. Southwest 128th Street was also closed between Southwest 122nd Avenue and Southwest 125th Avenue.
#TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
Due to police activity, SW 120th Street and the Turnpike is closed.
SW 122nd Avenue is shut down from SW 120th Street to SW 128th Street.
SW 128th Street is also closed between SW 122nd Avenue and SW 125th Avenue.Please avoid the area and seek alternate… pic.twitter.com/jnDDvSL62g
— Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (@MiamiDade_SO) November 7, 2025
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava posted about the shooting on X.
“I’m praying for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy who was shot this afternoon in the line of duty. Our entire community stands with this brave officer, his family and fellow deputies, and all our men and women in uniform who put themselves at risk to protect our community,” she said.
No other details were immediately known.
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